Both the Merrimack and the Monitor were

A. new warships built for the Civil War.

B. new warships built by the Union

C. supply ships used by both sides in port cities.

D. Confederate ships used against the Union.

Both the Merrimack and the Monitor were new warships built for the Civil War.

Options: A

Explanation:

Merrimack and the Monitor both are the ironclad warship build for America civil war. The ship Merrimack was renamed into Virginia. It was built for the use of Union and managed by Confederates. This battle took place in the water body of Hampton.

Innovation of two new warship Merrimack and Monitor renamed the battle in the water front as 'Merrimack and Monitor Battle'. Merrimack and Monitor are two new ironclad ship though captured by Confederates.

A. new warships built for the Civil War.

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